Marsa Alam to Luxor Private Tour | Valley of Kings & Karnak
Price
per person
Duration
1 day
Location
Marsa Alam
Egypt
Marsa Alam to Luxor Private Tour | Valley of Kings & Karnak
About This Tour
" This overnight tour allows you to witness the majesty of ancient Thebes at a relaxed pace, avoiding the rush of day trips.
Travel across the Eastern Desert to the Nile Valley. Over two days, you will explore the colossal Karnak Temple, the mysterious Valley of the Kings, and the illuminated Luxor Temple by night. Staying overnight in a 5-star hotel on the Nile banks adds a touch of luxury and allows you to experience the vibrant evening atmosphere of this historic city.
Transportation
Private air-conditioned VIP Minivan.
Tour Program
Pickup Information
Departure at 05:00 AM from your hotel lobby in Marsa Alam.
Welcome Briefing
Your Egyptologist guide will greet you and provide a detailed briefing on the historical sites, local customs, and the two-day schedule.
Daily Program
Day 1: Drive to Luxor (with breakfast stop), visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple at sunset. Check-in at a 5-star Nile-view hotel. Optional Sound & Light show. Day 2: Sunrise breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings (3 Tombs), Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on a Nile island before returning.
Trip Highlights
Karnak Temple: The largest religious complex ever built. Valley of the Kings: Entrance to the final resting places of the New Kingdom Pharaohs. Nile Sunset: Experience the river's magic from your hotel or a traditional Felucca. Small Group/Private: Personalized attention from a professional Egyptologist.
Food & Beverages
Included: Lunch on both days (local & international cuisine), breakfast at the hotel, bottled water throughout the trip. Excluded: Drinks during lunches and dinner on Day 1.
Route & Stops
Marsa Alam Hotel: VIP Pickup.
Qena Rest Stop: Breakfast and refreshment break.
East Bank (Day 1): Karnak & Luxor Temples.
West Bank (Day 2): Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple.
Nile Island: Traditional lunch before departure.
Marsa Alam Hotel: Safe return transfer.
What to Bring
Packing checklist
A compact packing list for the day so you can start prepared and stress-free.
Original Passport
Required for check-in, flight handling, and any ticket verification.
Comfortable walking shoes & sun protection
Small overnight bag with a change of clothes
Camera & Powerbank
What's Included
Included
- Private Transport: Round-trip transfer from your hotel in Marsa Alam in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Expert Guide: Private, licensed Egyptologist guide speaking your language.
- Entrance Fees: Skip-the-line tickets to the Valley of the Kings (3 tombs) and Karnak Temple.
- Lunch: High-quality lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor (drinks excluded).
- Bottled Water: Free bottled water during the transfers.
- Taxes & Service Charges: All taxes, fuel surcharges, and local fees included.
Not Included
- Special Tombs: Entry tickets to King Tutankhamun or Seti I tombs (available on-site for an extra fee).
- Optional Activities: Felucca boat ride on the Nile or a visit to Banana Island.
- Drinks: Beverages during lunch.
- Tipping: Gratuities for the tour guide and driver (recommended but optional).
- Personal Expenses: Souvenirs or anything not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary.
